Review ordered into medical device bias
A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices. There are concerns that the way medical devices and technologies are designed and used could mean a patient’s diagnosis and treatment is affected by their gender or ethnic background, exacerbating existing inequalities in healthcare. The […]
Dementia care and recruitment: Why kindness should be top of the list
When appointing new care staff, there are many characteristics and skills of an individual which will be at the top of a care providers list. However, one key trait which can often be overlooked is kindness. Kind employees can make a huge difference to the organisation they work for, from delivering exceptional care to residents, […]
Care workforce realities highlighted in survey
Care services managers in the UK are experiencing an average staff vacancy rate of 17%, leading to a significant reduction in the amount of care available because there are not enough staff to run services at the level that people, hospitals and communities desperately need. That’s according to a survey conducted by the National Care […]
Financial management software that helps healthcare organisations thrive
By Sage Intacct Healthcare organisations face unique challenges from cost containment and multi-entity reporting to new billing models, product offerings and a cloud-based accounting system allows you to better understand your organisation and succeed in the future. Sage Intacct is a powerful financial management system that helps finance professionals increase efficiency and drive growth for […]
Adult social care worth £50.3 billion to English economy
The growing adult social care sector and its skilled workforce contributes £50.3 billion to the English economy according to a new report published by Skills for Care, which commissioned economic consultants KDNA to produce a detailed analysis of how that significant economic spend is made in communities across the country. ‘The value of adult social care […]
Building back better: Becoming a global leader in population health management
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a significant spotlight on the need for greater collaboration between, and transformation of the UK’s health and social care systems. Even before the pandemic swept the world, an ageing population and the impact of austerity had meant they were close to breaking point in some areas. It’s widely accepted that […]
Laing Buisson publishes proposal for long-term social care funding
Healthcare economist and leading commentator on healthcare and social care William Laing has published a proposal for a long-term solution for funding social care. Laing, a director at health and social care market intelligence company Laing Bisson, has published the ‘Personal Asset Protection Guarantee’ (PAPG) White Paper, which outlines a scheme whereby individuals in need […]
Machines to get better healthcare than humans by 2020
A new study by technology market research company Vason Bournehas found that 75% of IT and field service leaders believe that machines will receive better, preventative healthcare than human beings by 2020. IT and field service leaders surveyed believe advancements in machines having the ability to predict failure, and take preventative measures or self-healing actions […]
Wearable technology set to transform mental healthcare
A new digital self-help platform is set to revolutionise ‘personalised’ mental healthcare. An international coalition of scientists are launching the AffecTech project, designed to create an innovative wearable technology platform to combat affective health disorders, notably depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. AffecTech gets underway this month and aims to deliver an effective low cost ‘self-help’ […]
Industry Spotlight: Elder’s Clinical Lead comments on men’s health and wellbeing…
While according to the Office of National Statistics, the life expectancy for men has increased by as much as 5.4 years in the last three decades, meaning that men on average can expect to live to the age of 83, the life expectancy is still shorter than for women. As November is the awareness month […]
